DeWalt DWF83C Instruction Manual page 16

MANY COMMON PROBLEMS CAN BE SOLVED EASILY BY UTILIZING THE CHART BELOW.
FOR MORE SERIOUS OR PERSISTENT PROBLEMS, CONTACT A D
SYMPTOM
Skipping nails; intermittent feed Air restricted
Fasteners jam in tool
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, remove
fasteners from canister before making any adjustments or servicing this tool.
CAUSE
Lack of lubrication
Nosepiece screws loose
Wrong size/angle fasteners
Dirty canister
Damaged/Worn canister
Broken or damaged driver blade
Trigger valve o-ring worn or
damaged
Worn piston o-ring
Driver channel in nosepiece worn
Wrong size/ angle fasteners
Worn driver blade
Nosepiece screws loose
Nails not feeding properly
WALT SERVICE CENTER OR CALL 1-(800)-4-D
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FIX
Check air supply and couplers
Lubricate tool using D WALT pneumatic tool oil
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Tighten nosepiece screws using appropriate hex wrench
Use only recommended fasteners
Clean canister tray and nosepiece
Replace canister
Replace driver blade
Replace valve using Trigger Valve Kit
Replace O-ring using Framing Nailer O-Ring Repair Kit
Replace nosepiece
Use only recommended fasteners
Replace driver blade
Tighten nosepiece screws using appropriate hex wrench
Ensure nails are feeding properly through the canister and into the nose
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